Lockdown Stories
The Covid pandemic has been challenging for everyone and has been especially difficult for those with learning disabilities, who can feel highly anxious when things change quickly and the normal pattern of life is disrupted.
During lockdowns at times all of us have been unable to visit friends or family, our freedom to leave our homes has been restricted and our daily routines completely disrupted. Many of our members could only go as far as their front door. Some moved back to live with family to limit the spread of coronavirus. Lockdown measures and isolation from friends is not only frustrating for people, it is also very frightening.
For many families across the country, lockdown was mentally, physically and emotionally challenging, but for people living with autism and their relatives, these day-to-day struggles can be magnified. Many parents have been caring for their children who may have a multitude of complex medical needs.
We wanted to share some different perspectives on lockdown – each family has a different story.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed.
Doug learns zoom for Friendships through Food course
Doug is a member of Winchester Go LD. He is a kind, sociable and independent man of 57 years. Doug lives alone in a one
Lisa joined our Zoom Cookery workshops
Lisa is a member of Winchester Go LD, she is 40 years old. She grew up near Winchester and many of her friends live locally.
Ros’s story
Ros is a member of Winchester Go LD and she is 33 years old. Ros lives independently in a 2 bedroomed flat in Winchester. Ros’
Wellbeing Project – Health module
Case study: small group mental health workshops April 2021 Stuart is a member of Winchester Go LD, he is 45 years old. Stuart was diagnosed
Anna’s Lockdown Success Story
The Insane Bolt – Anna’s lockdown success story During Lockdown Anna has developed a healthy routine, discovered a new love of running and she has
“My home is a hub for Jane’s virtual activities “
My sister, Jane, is 43 years old and was diagnosed as an adult with Aspergers, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and binocular non-convergence. Jane takes a little longer
“She was understandably in a state of acute anxiety”
Anna has complex learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and asthma, as well as poor fine and gross motor co-ordination. She is in the most vulnerable category
“Can I come home?”
Katie lives in Residential Care locally. She joins us 3 out of 4 weekends normally. She keeps saying to me on the phone or on